Taipei · SummerMonth summary
Taipei weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 32°C
🌧 Rainy days
63% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
October (7.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Taipei in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Taipei. October remains slightly better (+0.4 pts).
By trip type
Taipei in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Cultural sites less crowded than peak season — more enjoyable visits In the height of summer, Taipei sees high temperatures (32°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 63% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. October (7.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 14°C | 19°C | 39% | 2.2 | 4.2h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 14°C | 19°C | 42% | 2.8 | 3.1h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 16°C | 23°C | 41% | 3.8 | 8.1h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 19°C | 26°C | 48% | 4.6 | 9.3h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 22°C | 29°C | 59% | 7.4 | 10.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ June | 25°C | 32°C | 70% | 8.5 | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 26°C | 33°C | 59% | 5.4 | 12.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 26°C | 32°C | 63% | 5.1 | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 25°C | 31°C | 55% | 7.3 | 11.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 22°C | 27°C | 47% | 6.7 | 8.7h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 20°C | 24°C | 43% | 2.6 | 5.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 16°C | 20°C | 45% | 2.3 | 2.3h | 6.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Taipei averages 32°C, 63% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
August vs October (best month)
The best month is October (score 7.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -16%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -3.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Taipei in August
Is August a good time to visit Taipei?
August is an acceptable time for Taipei (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider October (7.5/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Taipei in August?
Yes, 63% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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